Abstract: An assembly for dispensing a beverage includes a collapsible beverage container having an outlet with a connecting element; a pressure chamber configured to accommodate the beverage container and including a lid; a heat transfer system operable on the pressure chamber; a pressure source operable to provide a predetermined pressure to the interior of the pressure chamber; and a dispensing line connectable with the outlet of the beverage container so as to extend from the outlet through an opening in the lid to a dispensing tap. The beverage is dispensed by providing the predetermined pressure to the interior of the pressure chamber and the beverage container therein. As the dispensing line is opened at the dispensing tap, the beverage container collapses in response to the applied pressure, forcing the beverage into the dispensing line and out the tap without being supplied with or being in contact with any gas.

Abstract: A pressurized water container for use with a drinking water purification system includes a housing having a top opening and lower first and second valves; a sealing assembly releasably mounted on the opening of the housing; a flexible upper water chamber including a top opening in communication with the opening of the housing; a lower pressure chamber having a rigid top surface fixedly secured to an inner surface of the housing wherein pressurized air is adapted to feed into the pressure chamber through the second valve for storage; an air chamber between the water chamber and the pressure chamber; and a tube interconnecting the first valve and a bottom surface of the air chamber, the tube having a port in communication with the pressure chamber, and a hand wheel for either opening or closing the port. Replacement of the water chamber is made easy by detaching the sealing assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus is proposed for the dosed dispensing of a fluid, especially an infusion fluid, comprising a housing (1) with a fluid chamber and a pressure medium chamber (3) by which a flexible wall (4) of the fluid chamber can be pressurized from the outside with a pressure medium. In order to provide a re-useable infusion pump with especially simple means it is proposed that the housing (1) consists of two mutually detachably joined housing parts (6, 7), of which the one comprises the pressure medium chamber (3) and the other receives in an exchangeable manner the fluid chamber configured as a leak-proof infusion bag (2), and that the housing part (6) with the pressure medium chamber (3) is sealed by a membrane (5) against the housing part (7) receiving the infusion bag (2) and is connected to a gas pressure source (11).

Abstract: A flexible, disposable cup for use in a fluid supply assembly. The disposable cup is made of an antistatic material whereby chargeable particles in a coating mixture do not stick to the disposable cup so that uniformity of the coating mixture is maintained while it is dispensed. A method of maintaining the uniformity of a coating mixture during dispensing is also described.

Abstract: A flexible, disposable cup for use in a fluid supply assembly. The disposable cup is made of an antistatic material whereby chargeable particles in a coating mixture do not stick to the disposable cup so that uniformity of the coating mixture is maintained while it is dispensed. A method of maintaining the uniformity of a coating mixture during dispensing is also described.

Abstract: A hand operated air pump apparatus comprising an internal bellows in communication with an outer bellows wherein variable force on air pump forces compressed air through a discharge valve into a annulus between a bottle and a flexible bladder wherein said pump is attached upon a container or bottle like vessel wherein pumping action forces from bottle highly viscous substances, that may contain solid or abrasive particles, through a discharge spout without internal substance being contaminated by air or other environmental factors thus allowing for an improved method of removing all contents within a container with greater ease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container arrangement for fluids that contain gas, comprising a casing. Said casing is made of a pressure-proof collapsible material, and surrounds at least two chambers. The first chamber is used to receive and release the fluids containing gas via a first connection. The second chamber is a pressure chamber that is provided with a second connection for applying pressure. A flexible wall is arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber. The invention further relates to a method for transporting and releasing liquids containing gas into or from a pressure-proof collapsible casing, in addition to a corresponding pressure-proof, flexible non or slightly elastic covering. A container arrangement for liquids containing gas that has a simple construction, is easy to produce, fill, transport, empty and dispose of or recycle is provided due to the above mentioned invention.

Abstract: Material dispensing systems and methods for make such systems are described. The material dispensing systems employ a collapsible container having at least two distinct chambers, and is at least partially surrounded by an elastically deformable band. The band stretches as the container is filled with a flowable composition, thereby creating potential energy which can then be used to dispense the composition in lieu of a propellant and/or pressurized container.

Abstract: Material dispensing systems and methods for make such systems are described. The material dispensing systems employ a collapsible container that is at least partially surrounded by an elastically deformable band. The band stretches as the container is filled with a flowable composition, thereby creating potential energy which can then be used to dispense the composition in lieu of a propellant and/or pressurized container.

Abstract: A liquid fuel cartridge having a bistable structure includes a housing, a storage unit that is placed in the housing and stores a liquid fuel, a fuel outlet that is connected to an end of the storage unit and extends to an outside of the housing, a bistable structure that is connected to the storage unit and shows bistable states of a full state and an exhausted state thereof, and a window through which the bistable states of the bistable structure is detected.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing container 1 comprising a container body 20, 30, 40 and a collapsible bag 50 therein. The bag 50 separates a pressurised chamber defined between the container body 20, 30, 40 and the bag 50 from a product chamber defined inside the bag 50. A valve 5 is mounted in a valve cup 70 supported by the body 20, 30, 40 and the valve arrangement allows fluid communication between the valve 5 and the product chamber inside the bag 50. An extrinsic support means 54, 55 is carried by the bag 50 and is adapted to ensure flow of product to the valve 5 by preventing radial collapse of the bag 50, whilst allowing axial collapse of the bag 50 as the product is dispensed.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus is primarily intended for dispensing product from product containers by extrusion. In controlling discharge of product a flexible tube is connected to the container outlet and the tube is engageable with drive means for deforming the tube and controlling product discharged along the tube to an outlet nozzle. Usually there will be valves towards the entry and exit of the flexible tube and the drive means engages the tube between the spaced positions.

Abstract: A product dispenser for compelling a flowable product from a container comprising a frame assembly having first and second opposed frame assembly ends, first and second opposed dispensing notches respectively on the first and second frame assembly ends, at least one elongate drive member substantially extending between the first and second assembly ends and having first and second drive member ends. The dispenser may also have first and second drive trains each comprising a plurality of interconnected gears and each respectively operatively coupled to the first and second drive member ends, a driven member threadably coupled to the elongate drive member and adapted to travel between the first and second frame assembly ends, and a crank assembly adapted to be selectively operatively coupled to one of the drive trains. Actuation of the crank assembly may cause travel of the driven member between the first and second frame assembly ends.

Abstract: A dispenser for viscous material packaged in a collapsible sleeve includes a chamber for receiving the packaged material and a piston rod and piston assembly for compressing the collapsible sleeve to dispense the viscous material through a dispensing orifice in a closure removably retained on the forward end of the chamber. The piston assembly includes a movement-limiting member having a distal surface that extends forward of a piston for limiting movement of the piston rod and piston by engaging the peripheral surface of the closure. The movement-limiting member also has an outer peripheral surface that is positioned inwardly of an inner surface of the chamber to provide an annular compartment for receiving portions of the collapsible sleeve therein when the viscous material in the sleeve has been dispensed.

Abstract: A liquid cartridge for supplying liquid to an external device connected therewith is provided with a casing, a partition member movably fitted in the casing, which partitions the casing into a first chamber and a second chamber, an outlet port communicating between the first chamber and the external device and a pressure unit housed in the second chamber, which presses the partition member so as to discharge the liquid out of the outlet port.

Abstract: In a gas cartridge, inside of an outer can 1 is arranged with an inner bag 2 charged with a gas, and a space between the outer can 1 and the inner bag 2 is charged with a compression gas G2 for pressing to crush the inner bag 2 in accordance with consumption of the gas. The outer can 1 is integrally formed with a deformation introducing portion P1 for producing an initial deformation at the inner bag 2.

Abstract: A device for achieving a controlled low emanation rate of small volumes of liquid solutions, such as single or multi-component solutions, fragrances, or pheromones, for pest and insect management or fragrance enhancement. The device has a housing with an upper chamber to hold a bladder containing desired liquid solution to be released, a lower chamber containing an electro-chemical gas generator, a collector pad for receiving liquid solution from the bladder, and a cap which, when translated downward, activated the gas generator which fills the upper chamber with gas exerting pressure on the bladder which in turn forces the liquid solution from the bladder onto the pad for release to the environment. The gas generator is capable of releasing gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, or carbon dioxide at extremely small, pre-determined, and adjustable rates.

Abstract: A keg enveloping a container (8) for containing a beverage and means for deforming the container (8) in order to drive the beverage out of the keg (1). The container (8) comprises two substantial rigid walls (13,14), which walls are mutually connected by a flexible wall (15). The flexible wall (15) is shaped as a bellows. Said means can move the two rigid walls (13,14) towards each other, so that the distance between the two rigid walls (13,14) varies. The material of the container (8) comprises preferably a metal layer or is made of metal.

Abstract: A device for dispensing, by a manually operable pump, fluid substances contained in a deformable bag housed in a rigid container. The bag includes a mouth with a projecting flange with which the pump engages in coupling to the flange, and which causes the bag to be extracted from the container when the pump is separated from the container after the bag has been emptied.

Abstract: A flexible, disposable liner for use in a fluid supply assembly. The disposable liner is made of an antistatic material. In use, the chargeable particles in a coating mixture do not stick to the disposable liner so that uniformity of the coating mixture is maintained while it is dispensed. A method of maintaining the uniformity of a coating mixture during dispensing is also described.

Abstract: Dispensing apparatus is primarily intended for dispensing product from product containers (12) by extrusion. In controlling discharge of product a flexible tube (25) is connected to the container outlet and the tube is engageable with drive means (29, 31) for deforming the tube and controlling product discharged along the tube to an outlet nozzle (26). Usually there will be valves towards the entry (27) and exit (28) of the flexible tube and the drive means engages the tube between the spaced positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing squeezable tubes therein includes a plurality of vertical compartments that are each adapted to hold one squeezable tube. A plurality of moveable front members are adapted to move up or down between an opposite pair of sidewalls to retain an upper portion of the tube in position. An open top allows easy tube insertion or removal while a lower shelf retains the bottom of each tube. A bottom strip ensures that each tube will remain in position. According to a first modification, the interior sidewalls are adjustable to accommodate a variable spacing between them. Modified moveable front members include a variable width to accommodate the variable spacing between the adjustable interior sidewalls. According to a second modification, each tube is retained by a pair of curved side members that narrow toward the bottom of each compartment. An apparatus to secure a tube in an inverted position and to dispense a substance from a bottom opening is described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for dispensing at least one dose of fluid product sample, comprising: a device for dispensing said dose of product contained in a reservoir, two thin walls enclosing said device, each of said walls having an outer surface forming a support for being fixed on a flat document, or constituting an advertising medium, and a member for fixing the thin walls on the dispensing device. The member has a thickness not less than that of the dispensing device, such that said member prevents any direct pressure on said device. The member also has a generally flattened shape having a lateral surface with two opposite main parts, said lateral surface being inscribed substantially entirely between two parallel planes located proximate each other.

Abstract: To avoid problems associated with choke-off of a collapsible liner (e.g., disposed within a rigid overpack) during pressure dispensing of fluid therefrom, a pressure dispense package includes a choke prevention element comprising any of a perforated flange within the liner, a channel-defining flange within the liner, a film defining at least one liquid channel along an inner surface of the liner, a radial stiffening element coupled to the liner, an orifice-defining hollow internal support disposed within the liner, one or more magnetic and complementary magnetically responsive elements associated with the liner and surrounding container, or differential collapse characteristics between liner panels. Methods for preventing choke-off of a collapsible liner adapted for pressure dispensing are also provided.

Abstract: A method and kit for draining a flexible container holding a product having a viscosity of between 10 Pa·s and 200 000 Pa·s. The method includes using a flexible container (3); optionally, moving the container (3) to be drained to a drainage site; ensuring the viscous product (2) can flow from container (3) through at least one outlet (9); exerting a pressure on at least one defined area of container (3) using a pressurizing device which preferably includes at least one pressure member (5) and/or a pressure fluid to maintain container (3) in an inflated or partially-inflated state; and removing the pressure once the container has been drained. The drainage kit includes the viscous product (silicon mastic), a flexible container (3) and a draining device including at least one pressure member and/or pressure fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for attaching a soft plastic liner within an aerosol can and other cans such as flat top cans. The bag is attached in the can by the method of entrapment, or retention. The liner is typically a thin film plastic material with a thickened bead at the open end. The liner can be made of a polyvinylchloride (PVC) material or a slightly more rigid plastic than PVC. When the dome and body are assembled, there is a cavity or pocket formed, as well as a narrow passage at the bottom of the dome. The thickened bead is entrapped in the cavity and can not pass through the narrow passage, which provides the correct space for the thin film bag.

Abstract: A packaging which enables a compressible container to be fully emptied by pressing the fingers against the body thereof. The packaging has four parts, namely: a body having a vent hole, a container with a discharge hole, a flexible pouch and a cap. The aforementioned flexible pouch retracts and moves back completely until it is applied against the inner wall of the container. When the user exerts pressure on the body of the packaging while blocking the vent hole with a finger, all of the contents are discharged from the flexible pouch gradually and without effort, by compressing the air contained in the body. The device can be adapted to all compressible packaging for liquid, viscous or pasty products.

Abstract: There is provided herein a reusable dispensing apparatus (100) comprising a locking member (120) which is capable of securely attaching a nozzle (118) to a substantially rigid outer casing (102) allowing easy and clean removal of a dispensed cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spout for use with a container for holding and dispensing a fluid. The spout comprises a generally cylindrical body having an external surface capable of mating with a collar of a dispensing connector. The external surface has at least one threaded portion that is capable of mating with the internal surface of a collar of a dispensing connector.

Abstract: A material dispensing assembly (100) and method of operation is disclosed for converting a portable cartridge dispensing tool to a bag-type dispensing tool. The assembly comprises a single piece piston (110) for advancing material though a material housing (104), the single piece piston (110) includes a substantially square-shaped receptacle (140). The assembly further comprises a square shaped drive rack (112) for attaching to the piston (110) at the substantially square-shaped receptacle (140) at a connection end (128). The drive rack (112) further comprises a plurality of teeth (142) located thereon. The assembly (100) further has a support (127) with a substantially square profile for receiving and supporting the drive rack (112) during operation such that the construct of the drive rack and piston (110) are prevented from rotating during operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for the storing and dispensing of products. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatus for the storing and dispensing of inter-reactive compounds wherein the inter-reactive compounds are mixed on extrusion or expulsion.

Abstract: An interlocking collar (72) secures a bag neck (46) in a keg aperture (42) of an alcohol beverage keg container (22). The interlocking collar is mounted in press fit surrounding relation with a peripheral wall portion of the bag neck. The collar has an outer peripheral wall portion sized larger than that of a keg aperture. The collar (72) has a recessed groove (76) in the collar outer peripheral wall portion for receiving in press fitting and sealing relation a keg flange (40) that defines the keg aperture. The collar outer peripheral wall portion has a resilient edge portion (78) adjacent the recessed groove that deflects to permit the interlocking collar to pass through the keg aperture and receive the keg flange in the recessed groove. The interlocking collar has a plurality of locking passageways (80) placed around the interlocking collar and axially extending through the interlocking collar between the neck and recessed groove.

Abstract: A volumetric displacement device, especially good for preserving and dispensing carbonated beverages has been constructed that is extremely light, small, safe, attractive, easy to use, energy efficient and inexpensive. It can use battery power, has an ovaloid shape, can be constructed of thin flexible plastics, and operates in various positions that eliminate the need for a pickup tube. A consistent problem with soda savers, in that they destroy carbonated beverages by delivering them in a violent manner, has been solved by utilizing a low pressure delivery mode. The described volumetric displacement device can operate in a conventional refrigerator.

Abstract: A cleaning solution package comprising a dispensing container having a body with a closed bottom and an open upper end forming a neck and a dispensing valve mounted in the neck. A flexible pouch is mounted within the container and has an open upper end that is sealed to the dispensing valve. A cleaning composition containing an oxidizing agent is stored in the flexible pouch. A pressurized gas is between the container body and the flexible pouch to pressurize the cleaning solution within the flexible pouch.

Abstract: Packages and methods for storage and dispensing of materials, e.g., high purity liquid reagents and chemical mechanical polishing compositions used in the manufacture of microelectronic device products, including containment structures and methods adapted for pressure-dispensing of high-purity liquids. Liner packaging of liquid or liquid-containing media is described, in which zero or near-zero head space conformations are employed to minimize adverse effects of particle generation, formation of bubbles and degradation of contained material.

Abstract: A dual storage system-type fluid container in which a liquid pouring tube is securely fitted and a liquid discharging passage formed in a dispenser is easily and securely connected to the liquid pouring tube. A joint for the fluid container comprises a flexible bag (12) having a neck part (11) opened such that liquid can be poured through it and also has an outer container (13) for receiving the bag (12) with the neck part (11) supported by a mouth part (13a). The liquid pouring tube (15) having a flange part (15a) can be fitted to the mouth part (13a) of the outer container (13) with a retainer (14) placed between the tube and the mouth part. A flow passage (21a) formed in the dispenser (2) can be directly connected to the fluid passage (15b) of the liquid pouring tube (15).

Abstract: Disclosed are pressure vessels, especially an aerosol container, which comprise an interior that is subdivided into a storage chamber (3) and a propellant chamber (4) and are operated by means of a two-phase propellant. The gas phase (5) of the propellant encompasses carbon dioxide while the liquid phase (6) encompasses polyethylene glycol and/or a (C1-C4) monoether and/or a (C1-C4) diether of a polyethylene glycol, and carbon dioxide that is dissolved therein.

Abstract: A pressurizable fluid delivery system for a flexible fluid reservoir includes a pressurizable sleeve disposable about the flexible fluid reservoir. The pressurizable sleeve has a pressure chamber that at least partially surrounds the flexible fluid reservoir when the pressurizable sleeve is disposed about the flexible reservoir. A pressure inducer is operably coupled to an inlet of the pressure chamber to pressurize the pressure chamber. The pressurized pressure chamber presses against the at least partially surrounded flexible fluid reservoir to push fluid in the flexible fluid reservoir toward the outlet. The fluid deliver system also includes a valve operatively coupled to the outlet of the flexible fluid reservoir to selectively release fluid from the flexible fluid reservoir.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly for dispensing a liquid food product includes a flexible container received within a dispenser. An actuating structure within the dispenser exerts a force on the flexible container to dispense the food product through a nozzle mounted to the dispenser. A dispensing spout of the flexible container forms a seal with an inner wall of the nozzle to prevent the back flow of liquid food product during dispensing of the food product.

Abstract: A pressure vessel, a system and/or a method dispense a comestible mixture. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method are used to cool, freeze and/or entrain a gas into the comestible mixture before dispensing the same. The pressure vessel may have a lid and a body that are connected to form an air-tight compartment. The compartment is sized to receive a deformable bag of the comestible mixture. The bag has an opening to communicate the comestible mixture from the bag and/or the compartment through a hole in the lid. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method has a compressor or other source of a compressed gas a hose to communicate the compressed gas from the compressor into the compartment. Further, the hose communicates the compressed gas to a freezing chamber and/or a cooling chamber of the machine. The pressure vessel, the system and/or the method has a tube to communicate the comestible mixture from the bag to the freezing chamber and/or the cooling chamber.

Abstract: A flexible fluid delivery system comprising a fluid bladder having a first inlet and a first outlet, the fluid bladder configured to contain liquid, an inflatable compartment capable of being pressurized by inflation and having a second inlet, the inflatable component being formed adjacent to the fluid bladder, such that the fluid bladder and the inflatable component are integrated to form a pressurized fluid reservoir, a seam element formed in the fluid bladder and the inflatable component of the pressurized fluid reservoir, the seam element being capable of controlling the shape of the pressurized fluid reservoir, a pump associated with the second inlet of the inflatable compartment, the pump being configured to inflate the inflatable component of the pressurized fluid reservoir, and a valve operatively coupled to the first outlet of the fluid bladder, the valve being capable of releasing the liquid contained in the fluid bladder.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a rigid outer casing enclosing a bag of a flexible material being non permeable to a liquid, where the bag has an opening connected to a nozzle attached to the casing and extending from it. The liquid dispenser is adapted for use in conjunction with a pressurising element applying pressure to liquid in the bag, it further relates to such a liquid dispenser provided with a pressurising element and it also relates to such a pressurising element.

Abstract: In combination with a collapsible container with a dimension that varies as the container collapses from a full position to an empty position, the bottle cover with a sight opening for viewing of indicia on the bottle to provide an indication as to the extent the bottle is full or empty.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus provides for the dispensing of product from a collapsible tube. The apparatus includes a body for supporting the tube. The body has a forward end for accommodating a dispensing end of the tube and rearward end for accommodating a closed end of the tube. An elongate actuatable plunger is supported by the body. The plunger includes an elongate rod and a base attached to the rod. Actuating means is provided for effecting movement of the plunger in a first direction along the body for engagement with the collapsible tube wall thereby deforming the tube wall and dispensing the contents of the tube from the dispensing end. The actuating means also provides for retractable movement of the plunger in the second direction opposite the first direction. The base is positioned on the rod for dispensing engagement with the tube upon movement of the plunger in the first direction and movable out of dispensing engagement with the tube upon in a second direction.

Abstract: A compact, low-profile fluid dispensing device for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics and like medicinal agents from the novel bellows-type device reservoir. The dispensing device includes a novel actuating mechanism controllably delivering to the patient the medicament contained within the device reservoir. Further, the device includes a pair of spring members of novel design that are housed within generally oval-shaped housing and function to provide the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir.

Abstract: An applicator/dispenser for dispensing, mixing and/or applying a polymerizable monomeric adhesive or sealant material comprises: a body portion; an actuator movable relative to the body portion; a cavity in the body portion; and a piercing or breaking portion on the actuator. Movement of the actuator relative to the body portion moves the piercing or breaking portion into the cavity. When a container of adhesive or sealant material is at least partially disposed within the cavity, movement of the actuator relative to the body portion moves the piercing or breaking portion to rupture the container for mixing, dispensing and/or applying the adhesive or sealant material.

Abstract: A liquid supply assembly is disclosed. The liquid supply assembly may be used in combination with a spraying device or spray gun to apply liquid to a substrate. The liquid supply assembly is particularly suitable for use in systems utilizing pressurized liquid containers.

Abstract: The device (10) for the release of material (202) for processing, comprises an actuator device (800), by means of which a guide rod (1), mounted for axial displacement, provided on the front thereof with a threaded pin (12) for connection to a piston (5), may be introduced into a cylinder (9; 309), such that the piston (5) acts on the material (202) for processing in the cylinder (9; 309) and forces the same from the cylinder (9; 309). According to the invention, the piston (5) comprises two opposing faces (5A, 5B), the first face (5A) of which acts on the material (202) for processing, housed in a bag (200), introduced into the cylinder (9) and the second face (5B) of which acts on material (202) for processing housed in the cylinder (309) in a cartridge (300) introduced into the device (10). The device (10) thus permits, after corresponding assembly of the piston (5), the processing of a bag introduced into the cylinder (9), or a cartridge (300) which may be inserted in the device (10).

Abstract: A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a earn actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag of variable volume able to contain fluids and designed to be introduced into a container through the container's neck, said bag consisting of a pouch with one closed end and one open end, the open end being dimensionally stable over temperature ranges of from ?30 to 55° C., to a device incorporating said bag and to a process for filling it.